Children at YMCA Sefton Nursery on Hoghton Street in Southport are encouraging people from across the town to spread kindness for the launch of a new campaign

Children at a Southport nursery are encouraging people from across the town to spread kindness for the launch of a new campaign.

In line with the award-winning charity’s values, aims and ethos, little ones from YMCA Sefton Nursery on Hoghton Street have been decorating stones of all shapes and sizes with inspiring illustrations, which they are planning to leave in different locations across Southport for other people to find.

The intention is that the mini pieces of art will brightening someone else’s day and if spotted, YMCA Together is hoping people will share their finds on social media using the hashtag #kindnesstogether and tagging @YMCATogether. 

Children at YMCA Sefton Nursery on Hoghton Street in Southport are encouraging people from across the town to spread kindness for the launch of a new campaign

Children at YMCA Sefton Nursery on Hoghton Street in Southport are encouraging people from across the town to spread kindness for the launch of a new campaign

Chief Executive Ellie McNeil said: “At YMCA Together, we are driven by our core values of Strength, Humility, Respect, Empathy and Kindness, and our city embodies all of these. This project is an open invitation for anyone who wishes to become part of a collective and use their creativity to spread positivity in spaces across Liverpool. After a difficult few years for many, we wanted to remind people that we are here if anyone needs us and that community spirit is in abundance right on our doorstep.

“Our hope is that the project will bring people enjoyment and encourage creativity and imagination and we see this as an entertaining activity that will raise awareness about the importance of being kind. We’d like as many people as possible to get involved, whether it’s with their families, friends or groups.”

Children at YMCA Sefton Nursery on Hoghton Street in Southport are encouraging people from across the town to spread kindness for the launch of a new campaign

Children at YMCA Sefton Nursery on Hoghton Street in Southport are encouraging people from across the town to spread kindness for the launch of a new campaign

People who wish to contribute can source their stone by whatever means works for them, whether that be a local beach or park, and decorate them using any materials that are accessible, including pens and paints.  

Ellie said: “For 176 years we have been a safe space for people who are in need of our services. The kindness stones campaign will cement our values and be a physical reminder that there is always help available if needed. We provide more than 100,000 beds annually and will continue to support our communities in as many ways as possible. People are at the heart of our charity and will always be at the forefront of what we do.”

Children at YMCA Sefton Nursery on Hoghton Street in Southport are encouraging people from across the town to spread kindness for the launch of a new campaign

Children at YMCA Sefton Nursery on Hoghton Street in Southport are encouraging people from across the town to spread kindness for the launch of a new campaign

Awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City in Liverpool for its 175th birthday year last November, YMCA has been a sanctuary of safety and a beacon of light and hope for the past two centuries. Working to support people who are vulnerable, in need, lonely, isolated and overlooked, YMCA Together was also named the best charity to work for in the UK 2022 by Best Companies.

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